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The Republicans Find Their Obama – New York Times

The real reason for Mr. Huckabee’s ascendance may be that his message is simply more uplifting — and, in the ethical rather than theological sense, more Christian — than that of rivals whose main calling cards of fear, torture and nativism have become more strident with every debate. The fresh-faced politics of joy may be … Continue reading The Republicans Find Their Obama – New York Times →

McKendree Village # 2 — A Statement From McKendree

For more than 40 years, McKendree Village has earned a solid reputation for providing quality services and care. We are accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission as well as the EAGLE Accreditation Commission. Everyone associated with McKendree Village is deeply committed to our mission to provide quality retirement living and health care services for … Continue reading McKendree Village # 2 — A Statement From McKendree →

Holding All Together – A Sermon for Christ The King Sunday

Text: Colossians 1: 9–19 Have you ever broken something precious and known the sinking feeling that comes when you see it in pieces on the floor? That was the feeling I had as I ran into the kitchen after hearing the shattering of glass on the floor. Someone had been trying to get something off … Continue reading Holding All Together – A Sermon for Christ The King Sunday →

In Pictures: America’s Most Obese Cities – Forbes.com

Nashville's obesity crisis is worsening: At 28.8%, the percentage of residents who are obese increased roughly two points last year, while the number of overweight residents rose to 39%, up from 35.5%. In Pictures: America's Most Obese Cities - Forbes.com. No one should be surpised at learning that Nashville is the 7th most obese city … Continue reading In Pictures: America’s Most Obese Cities – Forbes.com →

Come on! Not even the military can be this dense, can they?

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) --The U.S. Military is demanding that thousands of wounded service personnel give back signing bonuses because they are unable to serve out their commitments.To get people to sign up, the military gives enlistment bonuses up to $30,000 in some cases.Now men and women who have lost arms, legs, eyesight, hearing and can no … Continue reading Come on! Not even the military can be this dense, can they? →

Giving From Our Poverty — A Sermon on Stewardship

2nd Corinthians 8: 1–15 I could see it rising from the Kansas prairie long through the windshield of my rental car long before I got there. It stood as a beacon against a vivid blue sky, surrounded by the shells of new buildings that would soon become posh shops and trendy restaurants. I had come … Continue reading Giving From Our Poverty — A Sermon on Stewardship →